Bringing Communities Together
The UK Medical Research Council (MRC), the UK Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) and the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) are pleased to invite proposals to the UK-Canada Diabetes Partnership Initiative. This initiative will provide funding for approximately six collaborative research project teams focused on tackling diabetes in […]
Sandwell Council is set to help local companies take on new staff – by sharing funding aimed at boosting the number of people doing apprenticeships. The council has taken on almost 300 apprentices since the start of the Apprenticeship Levy scheme in May 2017. Now the council is planning to […]
There are many advantages to eating fruit and vegetables raw. Water-soluble vitamins (such as vitamin C) are destroyed by heating, so there will be less vitamin C in a cooked carrot than in a similar raw carrot. But for some nutrients, cooking (and juicing) is more nutritious, because it makes […]
New goalkeeping coach Maik Taylor believes that competition in the squad will be key to a successful season under manager Darrell Clarke. With plenty of new faces expected to come through the door between now and the start of the season, the 47-year-old wants everyone to fight for the right […]
A fun filled event is specifically designed for children under 5 years old. Himley Hall & Park, Himley Road, Himley, Dudley, West Midlands DY3 4DF Entertainment running for five hours including the famous Himley Beach, Music Bugs, Rugby Tots, Creation Station, Baby Ballet, Baby Glowbugs, mini First Aid, animal corner […]
People at work in Europe report good health and well-being, and increased control over their work activities. However, Eurofound data shows that work is also becoming more emotionally demanding, which poses a risk to health, as well as the long-term sustainability of work itself. Eurofound’s new report on Working conditions […]
Britain is a nation of both keen gardeners and green fingered novices – but how does time in the garden benefit us all, from the very young to the older generation? With spring in full swing and National Gardening Week just behind us, there’s never been a better time to […]
Motoring stars Vicki Butler-Henderson and Quentin Willson named as hosts at the Young Driver Challenge 2019. Young Driver scheme aims to create a safer next generation of drivers TV presenters and motoring experts Vicki Butler-Henderson and Quentin Willson are leading the hunt for the UK’s best young driver – but, […]
Social media has transformed the way we access, understand and quantify friendships. Racking up friends and followers across multiple social networks has become a tangible way of managing and measuring how socially successful we are. Social media influencers and young people search for followers and friends as a way of […]
Police in Sparkhill have seized more than £1.4 million worth of drugs and stolen car parts as they crackdown on criminals operating in the area. Hundreds of vehicle parts from luxury motors were seized when officers swooped on a unit during a blitz on suspected chop shops. So far they’ve […]
